Thanks for all that you did say, Occhi. :) Other perspectives are always a Good Thing⢠to hear, even if I don't agree with them. :P
And, speaking of other perspectives, can we briefly talk about another (apparently) knee-jerk assumption you have?
You said:
From a Canuck viewpoint, the one does not necessarily follow the other. Our Powers That Be have, for quite some time, been pursuing a policy of cultural mosaic, not assimilation. The jury is still out, IMO, as to the benefits of this approach, but it is by no means all negative or a sign of disunion on other issues.
And, speaking of other perspectives, can we briefly talk about another (apparently) knee-jerk assumption you have?
You said:
Quote:The blatant disinterest in assimilation is another deeply rooted problem, a symptom of disunion.
From a Canuck viewpoint, the one does not necessarily follow the other. Our Powers That Be have, for quite some time, been pursuing a policy of cultural mosaic, not assimilation. The jury is still out, IMO, as to the benefits of this approach, but it is by no means all negative or a sign of disunion on other issues.
And you may call it righteousness
When civility survives,
But I've had dinner with the Devil and
I know nice from right.
From Dinner with the Devil, by Big Rude Jake
When civility survives,
But I've had dinner with the Devil and
I know nice from right.
From Dinner with the Devil, by Big Rude Jake